You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere — in the air you breathe, the water you drink, and even the food on your plate. These tiny fragments, called microplastics, have silently entered our bodies and are now being linked to serious health risks.

What Are Microplastics?

Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters. They come from:

• Bottled water & plastic packaging
• Synthetic clothes (like polyester, nylon) shedding microfibers when washed
• Food containers & plastic wraps
• Cosmetics and personal care products (like scrubs and toothpaste)
• Degraded plastic waste in the environment

How Do We Consume Microplastics?

1. Water & Beverages — Studies show bottled water can contain thousands of plastic particles per liter.
2. Food — Seafood, salt, fruits, and even vegetables may carry microplastics absorbed from soil and oceans.
3. Air — We inhale microplastic fibers from carpets, clothing, and dust.
4. Cooking & Storage — Heating food in plastic containers releases microplastics directly into meals.

How Microplastics Affect Health

Once inside, these particles don’t just pass through. They can accumulate and interfere with the body’s systems:

• Hormonal Imbalance: Chemicals in plastics (like BPA, phthalates) disrupt the endocrine system, worsening thyroid issues, PCOS, and obesity.
• Metabolic Disorders: Linked to insulin resistance, diabetes, and fatty liver.
• Neurological Effects: Early research suggests impacts on memory, mood, and brain function.
• Immunity Weakening: Chronic low-grade inflammation from microplastic exposure strains the immune system.
• Organ Damage: Microplastics have been found in the lungs, liver, kidneys, and even blood.

How to Reduce Exposure

While we can’t completely avoid them, small lifestyle changes help lower the risk:

• Use steel or glass bottles & containers instead of plastic.
• Prefer fresh, unpackaged foods over processed, plastic-wrapped items.
• Avoid heating food in plastic (microwave-safe doesn’t mean microplastic-safe).
• Choose natural fabrics (cotton, linen) over synthetic ones.
• Support eco-friendly initiatives and reduce plastic waste in daily life.

Microplastics are a modern health hazard — invisible, but powerful enough to affect your metabolism, hormones, and immunity. Protecting yourself starts with awareness and simple lifestyle choices.

At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara, we specialize in lifestyle and metabolic health, helping patients tackle the hidden effects of modern pollutants — from microplastics to hormonal imbalances — with a root-cause approach.

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